Seen as an eyesore and a nuisance, we spend a lot of time weeding. But weeds are the experts at improving soil providing food for soil organisms in soil where other plants find it difficult to grow.
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Weeds are not the enemy. By understanding the benefits of weeds, you can learn to use them to your advantage to repair degraded soil. You'll save heaps of time weeding allowing you to do more creative things with your time!
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00:00 Introduction
00:56 What weeds do
02:05 Why weed improve soil
03:27 Using them is ecological